GEICO
Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer
Pay$90000.00 - $260000.00 / year
LocationChevy Chase/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: R0052853
Employer Industry: Insurance and Cybersecurity
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $260,000
- Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan and Tuition Assistance
- Opportunity to mentor and lead other data protection engineers
- Chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop and implement data protection strategies, including classification, access controls, and encryption
- Conduct regular data risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats
- Enforce data security policies and ensure compliance with regulations
- Lead incident response efforts related to data breaches
- Act as a mentor to other data protection engineers, providing guidance and support
What is Required (Qualifications):
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on data protection and privacy
- Proven experience with data protection technologies, such as encryption and data loss prevention tools
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or .Net
- Experience in managing and supervising other data protection engineers
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws and regulations
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
- 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services
- One or more cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC)
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